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Ayo Akinfe

[1] In a developing nation, football is more just a game. It is a tool of When you have been around the presidency as I have, you will be shocked at how many doors it opens. Trust me, no coach in the world will turn down a direct request from Nigeria’s presidentsocial cohesion

[2] In a diverse multicultural nation like Nigeria, football can be the cement that binds the country together

FORMER Anambra State governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has asked President Bola Tinubu to emulate the example of British prime minister Keir Starmer and resign for failing to address the nation's socio-economic problems.

Ayo Akinfe

[1] If Nigeria was a country that had any shame, we would be eternally embarrassed about the fact that we do not have an internationally renown aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility. This is totally unacceptable for Africa’s largest economy

Ayo Akinfe

[1] I have named Nigeria's campaign to win the 2030 World cup Operation Storm the Bastille because of the French element to it. I want to us to launch this programme now. It should be a project on a par with Operation Dynamo, Operation Barbarossa, Operation, Overlord or Operation Bagration as far as I am concerned as winning the World Cup will mark a turning point in Nigeria's trajectory as a nation

FULHAM'S plans to bring Super Eagles defender Chibuike Nwaiwu into the English Premier League next season have suffered a major setback after his Turkish club Trabzonspor rejected a €20m offer for the centreback.

Ayo Akinfe

[1] As from October 1 2026, the federal government will impose an indefinite ban on mosque construction across northern Nigeria. For at least an initial period of five years, all such funds go towards school construction

[2] Under this new law, the parents of any Almajiris or out-of-school kids can be jailed for a minimum of five years

[3] As from January 1 2027, the federal government will impose a 40% education tax on all mosques across northern Nigeria

RECENTLY relegated English Championship side West Ham have become the latest club to step up their quest for Nigerian centreback Emmanuel Fernandez having opened talks with his current club Glasgow Rangers.

Ayo Akinfe

[1] Over the last 20 years of so, rich Nigerians have been flocking to Dubai in huge numbers to throw lavish parties. Even our leaders hold the weddings of their children there, while many Nigerian businesses, old school associations, community groups, etc, who could easily hold retreats in Nigeria, chose to go to Dubai for jamborees. A 30% Dubai Tax will be levied on such jamborees and used to develop the Nigerian tourist industry

ENGLISH Premier League giants Manchester United have added Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen to s shortlist of five they have drawn up as part of ambitious plans to equip the club to compete for the title next season.

Ayo Akinfe

[1] Eagles - Kwara

[2] Leopards - Osun

[3] Giraffes - Katsina

[4] Gorillas - Cross River

[5] Hippopotamus - Rivers

[6] Lions - Taraba

[7] Hyenas - Adamawa

[8] Zebras - Borno

[9] Elephants - Yobe

[10] Camels - Sokoto

[1] It is easier to provide security within a small enclave within one state